Extron electronics 300 User manual

User Guide

VN-Matrix 300

Matrix Systems

68-1995-01 Rev. A

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Avertissement

Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

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Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger

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retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

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composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les

batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

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Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

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Vorsicht

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Precaucion

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recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución

general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no

puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación

eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar

el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

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donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no

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reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes

peligrosos u otros riesgos.

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sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

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batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías

usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

安全须知 • 中文

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Precautions/Safety Instructions

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VN-Matrix 300 • Contents v

Contents

Introduction ......................................................... 1

About the VN-Matrix 300 .....................................1

Functional Overview .............................................1

Signal Compatibility — Video ............................ 2

Signal Compatibility — Audio ........................... 2

Unit Setup and Conﬁguration .............................2

System Control ...................................................... 3

Integrated Web Management System .............. 3

Additional Control Features .............................. 3

Network Requirements ...................................... 3

VN-Matrix 300 System Overview..........................4

Data Transport Methods .................................... 4

Front Panel Features .............................................8

Indicators ............................................................ 8

Test Button.......................................................... 9

Reset Button ....................................................... 9

Rear Panel Features ..............................................9

Digital Video Connectors ................................. 10

Power Supply Input .......................................... 10

Network Connectors ........................................ 10

Serial I/O Connectors ........................................ 10

Installation and Basic Setup

Procedures .......................................................... 11

Choosing a Suitable Location.............................11

Environmental Requirements ............................11

Orientation ....................................................... 11

Temperature ..................................................... 12

Ventilation ........................................................ 12

Humidity and Water ......................................... 12

Rack Mount Requirements .................................12

Mounting and Support .................................... 12

Ventilation ........................................................ 12

Power Supply .................................................... 12

Mains Power Connection (via PSU) ....................13

Mains Power Cord (for PSU) ...............................13

Power-up Procedure ....................................... 13

Fitting a Mains Plug ......................................... 14

External Supply Protection .............................. 14

Accessories...........................................................15

Supplied Accessories ........................................ 15

Optional Accessories ........................................ 15

Rack Mounting ................................................. 16

Basic Setup Procedure ........................................17

Conﬁguring a VN-Matrix 300 System ............. 17

Network Communications Setup .................... 17

Network (NIC) Connections ................................20

Single Network Connection ............................. 20

Dual Network Connection ............................... 20

System Control Data ........................................ 20

Video and Audio Data ..................................... 21

Switched Network Conﬁguration,

Example 1 ........................................................ 21

Switched Network Conﬁguration,

Example 2 ........................................................ 22

Routed Network Conﬁguration Example ....... 24

System Conﬁguration .................................... 26

VN-Matrix 300 Web Interface ............................26

Start Up and Login Procedure............................27

Login Screen — User Accounts ........................ 27

Device List Page ..................................................28

Device Type ....................................................... 28

Device Mode ..................................................... 28

Device Page ......................................................... 29

Device Summary ............................................... 29

Licensed Features ............................................. 29

Device Setup ..................................................... 30

Create Source (Encoder) .................................. 30

Conﬁguration ................................................... 30

Create Display (Decoder) ................................. 31

Conﬁguration Page — Videoport (Encoder) ..... 32

Encoder Videoport Panel ................................. 32

Encoder Streams Panel ..................................... 33

Bandwidth Management Page — Videoport

(Encoder) ............................................................34

Bandwidth Management — Standard

Control ............................................................ 35

Advanced Control — Video Quality and

Bandwidth Management ................................ 36

Video Quality Management ............................ 37

Bandwidth Management ................................. 38

Streams Panel ................................................... 38

Conﬁguration Page — Ancport (Encoder) ........39

ANC Panel ......................................................... 40

FEC Panel .......................................................... 40

Forward Error Correction ................................. 40

Streams Panel (ANC) ........................................ 42

Typical Application Bit Rates .......................... 44

Conﬁguration Page — Videoport (Decoder) ....45

Decoder Videoport Panel ................................. 46

Decoder Streams Panel .................................... 46

Decoder

— Bit Rate and Stream Statistics ...... 48

VN-Matrix 300 • Contents vi

Device Page — Peripherals .................................49

Serial Port Control ............................................ 49

Pass-through Control Mode ............................ 49

Conﬁguring a Serial Pass-through Group ....... 50

Firmware, Licensing Upgrades and

User Accounts .................................................... 52

Upgrading Device Firmware ..............................52

Uploading the Firmware File to the

VN-Matrix 300 Controller ............................... 53

Licensing ........................................................... 56

User Accounts ................................................... 57

Clock Management.............................................58

Controller Licensing ......................................... 58

Alarms and SNMP ............................................ 59

Overview — Alarms ............................................59

Alarms Page ........................................................60

Filter Settings .................................................... 60

Alarm Type ........................................................ 61

Alarm Source .................................................... 61

Alarm Severity .................................................. 61

Alarm Reporting ............................................... 61

Applying Alarm Filter Settings ........................ 61

Alarm List .......................................................... 61

Alarm Logs ..........................................................62

Alarm Type Description — Encoder ............... 63

Alarm Type Description — Decoder ............... 64

Alarm Type Description

— Controller ............ 64

Overview — SNMP .............................................65

Using SNMP — Password ................................. 65

SNMP Trap Version ........................................... 65

SNMP Community ............................................ 65

SNMP Trap Destinations .....................................65

Reference Information .................................. 66

Speciﬁcations ......................................................66

Hardware ............................................................68

Network Port 1: RJ45 ....................................... 68

Network Port 2: SFP ......................................... 69

RS-232 Serial I/O (COM1 and COM2) .............. 70

Extron® Warranty ............................................. 74

Contact Information ....................................... 74

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section describes:

z About the VN-Matrix 300

z Functional Overview

z Setup and Conﬁguration

z System Control

z Front Panel Features

z Rear Panel Features

About the VN-Matrix 300

The Extron® range of VN-Matrix™ 300 video encoders/decoders (VNC 300 codecs) distribute

digital SD and HDTV broadcast quality video across an IP network. The VN-Matrix 300

provides the bridge between digital video devices and IP-based networks. This user guide

describes the operation of a VN-Matrix 300 series device tted with v.4.5g rmware or later.

Video signals connected to a VN-Matrix 300 encoder are compressed into a TCP or RTP data

stream for transport across a local area or wide area network. At the far end of the network

another VN-Matrix 300 unit decodes the compressed stream back into the original video

signal format.

Ancillary (primarily audio data associated with the original video signal) is preserved in an

uncompressed form and is transported across the network alongside the video signal.

Functional Overview

The VNC 300 codec can be congured to operate in one of two modes, as an:

z Encoder — to encode a source and stream it across a network

z Decoder — to decode a VN-Matrix 300 data stream from a network

Therefore, any VN-Matrix 300 system will comprise at least two devices, one congured as

an encoder and the other as a decoder. Multiple encoders and decoders can co-exist on the

same network.

On a given network, any decoder can display the source provided by any encoder.

NOTE: The VN-Matrix 300 is also available as a decoder only device (VND 300). In this

case, details included here relating to the encoding of digital video signals are

not relevant.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 2

Signal Compatibility — Video

The VN-Matrix 300 is supplied in one of three options, based on the type of digital video

transport and video resolutions that it is intended to support.

Digital Video Transport

Model Number SMPTE424/425M SMPT292 SMPTE 259M

VN-Matrix 300 SD Not supported Not supported 525i/59.94 Hz; 625i/50 Hz;

10 bit, 4:2:2. YCrCb

VN-Matrix 300 HD Not supported 1080i @50/59.95/60 Hz

1080p @23.97/24/25/29.97/30 Hz

720p @ 23.97/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz,

10bit, 4:2:2, YCrCb, YCrCb

VN-Matrix 300 3G 1080p @50/59.94/60Hz;

10bit, 4:2:2, YCrCb

Supported Video modes

The VN-Matrix 300 incorporates advanced image acquisition circuitry which can auto-detect

the format of the connected signal without the need for any additional setup. Input sources

are encoded and decoded at their native resolution and format.

Signal Compatibility — Audio

The VN-Matrix 300 range of codecs support the transport of embedded audio data as

described by the following SMPTE standards.

z SMPTE 299M: 24 bit digital audio

z SMPTE 272M-A: 20 bit digital audio

VNC 300 conﬁgured as an Encoder

The source signal is connected to the input BNC of the VNC 300. A reclocked loop through

connection is provided for an external local monitor. In addition, a second loop through is

available that includes an overlay function that may be used for identiﬁcation purposes.

VNC 300 conﬁgured as a Decoder

The decoded video signal is available on the output BNC. The loop through connector is not

active.

NOTE: The input connector BNC on the decoder may be used to connect to a digital

studio genlock signal.

Unit Setup and Conﬁguration

Low level communications setup of the VNC 300 or VND 300 is achieved using a serial data

link to the COM1 port. This interface provides for conﬁguration of the network settings for

each unit and is undertaken during commissioning.

High level conguration is achieved via the network using the Integrated Web Management

System.

There is no need for the VN-Matrix 300 units to be congured for a specic source type. The

VNC 300 or VND 300 automatically identies the source format of the signal connected to

the encoder. The decoded image is presented in exactly the same format.

Conguration of the system specic parameters is made via the Integrated Web

Management provided by the controller.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 3

System Control

Integrated Web Management System

The VN-Matrix 300 incorporates an integrated web management system (referred to in

this manual as the web interface). This allows any VN-Matrix 300 unit on a network to be

congured via a Windows

®

-based PC (on the same network), using a standard web browser

(such as Mozilla FireFox

®

or Internet Explorer

®

).

This interface provides for full control of the VN-Matrix 300 feature set.

One VN-Matrix 300 unit in the system is designated as a controller. This unit acts as a server

for the web interface and holds a record of the conguration for all VN-Matrix 300 devices

on the network. The controller manages the communications to all VN-Matrix 300 devices.

Any VN-Matrix 300 unit, whether it is congured as an encoder or decoder, can be used as a

controller.

Additional Control Features

Remote Control

RS-232 serial data can be routed between selected VN-Matrix 300 units using the COM2

port, for example to provide remote control of an external device.

Network Requirements

The VN-Matrix 300 uses highly efcient compression algorithms to minimize the amount of

data needed to be transported across the network.

It is, however, crucial to the effective operation of VN-Matrix 300 that sufcient data

throughput can be achieved, especially where multiple sources are being encoded.

The efﬁciency of a network will be directly affected by the speed and conﬁguration of each

element within its infrastructure, such as switchers and routers. The VN-Matrix 300 will

achieve optimum transmission results over a dedicated 1 Gbps network (Gigabit Ethernet).

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 4

VN-Matrix 300 System Overview

In this example either of the two encoder streams may be routed to any of the three decoder

units. The VN-Matrix 300 labelled IP Rx is the controller for the system.

Network

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

Monitoring &

Control

IP Tx 1

IP TX 2

IP Rx (a)

IP Rx (b)

IP Rx (c)

Decoder Configured as Controller

System Control

Figure 1. VN-Matrix 300 In Use to Transmit (Encode) and Receive (Decode)

Conﬁguration of each device, including which source is displayed on which display, can

be achieved by any PC on the same network, using the VN-Matrix 300 Integrated Web

Management System

Data Transport Methods

Source (video) data from a VN-Matrix 300 Encoder can be distributed to multiple displays/

decoders (one-to-many) or to a single display/decoder (point-to-point).

Video data is transported from the source (encoder) to the display (decoder) using one of

three methods:

z Multicast RTP

z Unicast RTP

z Unicast TCP

A description of each method, together with its advantages and disadvantages, can be

found on the following pages.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 5

Multicast RTP

This transport method uses a real-time variation of UDP (User Datagram Protocol), called

RTP (Real Time Protocol). Multicast RTP allows a source to be displayed on any number of

displays.

Network

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

Monitoring &

Control

IP Tx 1

IP Rx (b)

IP Rx (a)

IP Rx (c)

IP Rx (d)

IP Rx n-1

IP Rx n

Any number of decoders

may be part of the multicast group.

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

System Control

Figure 2. Using Multicast RTP to Display a Source on Numerous Displays

The source encoder uses RTP to send data to a multicast group. RTP provides very low

latency which is important for video transport. The RTP protocol compensates for jitter and

any breaks in the sequence of data during the transfer over an IP network.

This is the recommended transport method for real time video and audio data over an

IP network. However, because RTP is a connection-less protocol, data delivery is not

guaranteed. Where data packets are lost (such as due to excessive network trafﬁc) the

VN-Matrix 300 carefully manages the data stream to minimize any image disruption.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 6

Unicast RTP

Like Multicast RTP, this method uses a real-time variation of UDP protocol, called RTP. This

method can be used where the network infrastructure does not support multicast trafﬁc.

Typically this should be used as a point-to-point conﬁguration (that is: single source to single

display) but it can also be used for up to four displays.

Network

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

Monitoring &

Control

IP Tx 1

IP Rx (b)

IP Rx (a)

IP Rx (c)

IP Rx (d)

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

RTP

Program Data

System Control

Up to four decoders may be part of

the UNICAST RTP group.

Figure 3. Using Unicast RTP Where the Network Infrastructure Does Not Support

Multicast Trafﬁc

RTP provides very low latency which is important for video transport. The RTP protocol

compensates for jitter and any breaks in the sequence of data during the transfer over an IP

network.

However, because RTP is a connection-less protocol, data delivery is not guaranteed. Where

data packets are lost (for example: due to excessive network trafc) the VN-Matrix 300

carefully manages the data stream to minimize any image disruption.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 7

Unicast TCP

This method transports data using standard TCP (Transport Control Protocol) and should only

ever be used for single point-to-point transfer of data.

Network

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

VN-MATRIX 300 SERIES

SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OVER IP

LAN-1

LAN-2

STATUS

ALARM

TEST

Monitoring &

Control

IP Tx 1 IP Rx (a)

IP Rx (b)

TCP/IP

Program Data

TCP/IP

Program Data

System Controller

Each encoder is ‘paired’ to a decoder

with a point to point data link.

Figure 4. Using Unicast TCP as a Single Point-to-Point Transfer of Data

TCP is a connection-based protocol and, therefore, data is guaranteed to be delivered.

However, in the event of excessive network trafc, delivery may be delayed impacting

real-time performance.

NOTE: Multiple decoder connections are theoretically possible using this method but

NOT recommended. Each additional connection creates extra loading on the

encoder CPU which ultimately results in poor display performance. In addition,

multiple TCP streams carrying the same source data is an inefﬁcient use of

network bandwidth.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 8

Front Panel Features

Figure 5. VN-Matrix 300 Front Panel

Indicators

The following indicators are visible on the front of the VN-Matrix 300:

Name Color Function

Power Green z Fully Lit – when the unit is receiving power from the 12V

supply input.

z Flashing – an over temperature condition has occurred

or there was a power overload/underload condition. Cycle

the power off/on to reset.

LAN 1 (RJ45) Orange Indicates the status of network port 1:

z Fully Lit or Flashing Intermittently – control or source

data is being transmitted or received by the port.

z Unlit – no data or no network connection detected.

LAN 2 (SFP) Orange

Indicates the status of network port 2:

z Fully Lit or Flashing Intermittently – control or source

data is being transmitted or received by the port.

z Unlit – no data or no network connection detected.

STATUS Green

Indicates the source status of the VN-Matrix 300:

Condition Encoder (source) Decoder (display)

Unlit No source input detected No source is received

Flashing Source being streamed Source being received

Fully Lit Source present but not

being streamed (such as

unit currently disabled or

in standby mode)

N/A

ALARM Red

Indicates that a critical alarm has occurred.

NOTE: During the VN-Matrix 300 boot up cycle (typically 20-30 seconds) the Network

and Status indicators may light or ﬂash intermittently while the unit initializes.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 9

Test Button

The test button on the front panel provides the following functionality.

Encoder Decoder

Action Display the test pattern on the

SDI-OUT connector.

Display the test pattern on the

SDI-OUT connector

Active stream Suspended Not displayed

Output

format

HD 1280 x 720, progressive

SD 720 x 576 / 720 x 480, interlaced

Figure 6. Test Pattern: 720x480, 720x576 Figure 7. Test Pattern: 1280 x 720

Reset Button

Each VN-Matrix 300 unit is tted with a concealed reset button. This can be used to reboot

the operating system, for example during ﬁrmware upgrade procedures.

To activate this button, insert the blade of a very small screwdriver (or similar tool) or

straightened paper clip into the hole on the front panel, on the left of the indicators.

Rear Panel Features

12V DC

REG

6A MAX

COM 1

OUT IN LOOP

COM 2

Figure 8. VN-Matrix 300 Rear Panel

All connections to the VN-Matrix 300 are provided on the rear panel of the unit.

Full details of connector types, pin-outs and speciﬁcations can be found in the Technical Data

section.

VN-Matrix 300 • Introduction 10

Digital Video Connectors

The VN-Matrix 300 provides 3 BNC connectors for the connection of digital video sources.

The function of the connectors may change dependant on the conﬁguration of the unit

(encoder or decoder mode).

Connector

Mode SDI – IN SDI - OUT SDI - LOOP

Encoder

(IP TX)

Digital Video

input

This connector provides a loop

through of the original source

with a text overlay (optional)

for identiﬁcation purposes.

This connector provides a

simple re-clocked (buffered)

loop through connection of

the input source.

Decoder

(IP RX)

Digital Genlock

input (optional)

Digital Video output.

z The video output will be

in the same format as the

originating source.

z When no video streams are

being decoded this output

can provide either a frozen

image of the last received

frame or a user deﬁnable

splash screen.

Not used

Power Supply Input

The VN-Matrix 300 requires a 12V DC regulated power supply (rated at 5A) via this

connector.

A suitable mains-operated power supply unit (PSU) is provided.

Network Connectors

These are used to connect the VN-Matrix 300 to an Ethernet network.

z Either port may be used for streaming images along with any associated audio and

ancillary data.

z It is not possible to stream data from both ports simultaneously.

z Either port may be used for control and monitoring purposes.

z It is possible to use one port for the streaming of image data and the other port for

control and monitoring purposes.

RJ45 – LAN 1 — Provides a 1000BASE-T connection.

SFP – LAN 2 — Provides for an (optional) 1000BASE-SX optical connection.

Serial I/O Connectors

COM1 and 2 are standard 9-pin D type connectors. These are used to establish a serial data

link between the VN-Matrix 300 and an external computer.

z COM1 is used for low level conguration of the VN-Matrix 300 unit via a serial link.

z COM2 is used for sending or receiving serial data across a network, for example for

control of external devices.

VN-Matrix 300 • Installation and Basic Setup Procedures 11

Installation

and Basic Setup

Procedures

This section describes basic installation and setup procedures, including:

z Choosing a Suitable Location

z Environmental Requirements

z Rack Mount Requirements

z Mains Power Connection

z Mains Power Cord

z Accessories

z Setup Procedure

z Network Connections

Choosing a Suitable Location

The VN-Matrix 300 is designed to be used either as a free-standing unit or to be mounted in

a 19-inch equipment rack using the optional kits available.

CAUTION: Whichever installation method you choose there are certain environmental

requirements, detailed on the following pages, which must be observed in

order to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Environmental Requirements

CAUTION: The criteria on this page must be observed for all installations of the

VN-Matrix 300, whether free-standing or rack-mounted.

Orientation

The VN-Matrix 300 is designed to be used free-standing on a stable, horizontal surface. It

can, however, be used in any orientation subject to the necessary ventilation requirements.

VN-Matrix 300 • Installation and Basic Setup Procedures 12

Temperature

DO NOT install or operate the VN-Matrix 300 in an area where the ambient temperature

exceeds 35°C (95°F) or falls below 5°C (35°F).

Remember that, as with all electronic equipment, the VN-Matrix 300 and its associated PSU

also produces heat which may affect the ambient temperature.

After the VN-Matrix 300 has been in use for a period of time, the external casing may

become slightly warm to the touch. Ensure that any adjacent surfaces will not be affected by

the heat.

Ventilation

DO NOT obstruct the ventilation grills during use. The VN-Matrix 300 has an integral

forced-air cooling system. A fan draws air in through the grille in the front panel and expels

warmed air through the grilles in the back panel. The fan speed is controlled automatically

by an internal temperature sensor. The fan may, therefore, appear to run faster as the unit

warms up or if the ambient temperature is increased.

A self-resetting thermal cut-out will shutdown the VN-Matrix 300 if the temperature exceeds

design limits.

Humidity and Water

DO NOT install or operate the VN-Matrix 300 in an area in which the ambient relative

humidity exceeds 85% or in an area that is prone to condensation.

DO NOT install or operate the VN-Matrix 300 near water or in a location which may be

prone to water seepage — the VN-Matrix 300 is not waterproof.

Rack Mount Requirements

CAUTION: For rack-mounted installations, the following criteria must be observed.

Mounting and Support

ALWAYS use the special rack-mount kits (available separately) to secure the VN-Matrix 300.

Full details on using the kit are included with the kit. It will be necessary to remove the four

feet before rack mounting.

DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the VN-Matrix 300 when it is rack-mounted as

this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.

Ventilation

ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated. Sufcient airow must be

achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the ventilation requirements of all

items of equipment installed within the rack.

No additional ventilation gap is required above or below the VN-Matrix 300 and adjacent

surfaces or equipment.

Power Supply

ALWAYS ensure that the mains power supply is of the correct voltage and frequency for all

equipment within the rack, and that it has a good ground/earth connection.

Where a power strip (mains distribution batten) is used (of either a hard-wired or plug and

socket type), always ensure that the current rating of both the power strip and the supply is

sufﬁcient for all equipment within the rack.

VN-Matrix 300 • Installation and Basic Setup Procedures 13

Mains Power Connection (via PSU)

The VN-Matrix 300 must be powered from a 12 Volt DC regulated supply. A suitable

mains-operated power supply unit (PSU) is provided. The mains connection details that

follow relate to the PSU.

CAUTION: Never connect the VN-Matrix 300 directly to the mains.

To ensure CE compliance ALWAYS use the PSU provided. If a backup or

replacement PSU is required, always use an Extron approved PSU.

Supply Requirements (for PSU)

CAUTION: ALWAYS observe the following instructions to ensure safe and reliable

operation of the PSU.

ALWAYS ensure that the mains supply voltage is single phase only and is within the

permitted range:

z 100 – 240 V AC (0.45 A Max.) 50 – 60 Hz.

NEVER connect the PSU to a DC supply.

DO NOT allow the mains power point to be overloaded. This is particularly important to

check when powering several items of equipment from a single power point (such as within

rack-mounted installations).

WARNINGS: This equipment must be grounded / earthed.

To avoid the possible risk of electric shock or product damage due to

condensation, ALWAYS allow the PSU to become acclimatized to ambient

temperature and humidity for at least thirty minutes BEFORE switching on.

This is particularly important when moving the unit from a cold to a warm

location.

Mains Power Cord (for PSU)

The mains PSU is equipped with a 3-pin (male) type mains connector which requires a power

cord tted with a corresponding 3-pin IEC320 (female) connector.

The type of power cord that is supplied will be appropriate for use in your country:

WARNING: Do not allow anything to rest on the mains power cord.

Power-up Procedure

You must always ensure that the VN-Matrix 300 is powered-up at the same time as the

source computer or slightly before.

VN-Matrix 300 • Installation and Basic Setup Procedures 14

Fitting a Mains Plug

If you are ﬁtting a plug to the unterminated power cord (or replacing an existing plug), you

must ﬁt a plug that:

z Is rated for use with mains voltage

z Is equipped with a grounding pin/connection

z Complies with any applicable National or Local electrical regulations.

z Is tted with a correctly rated fuse (applicable to UK-style plugs only, see page 13)

WARNING: Never attempt to ﬁt or use a plug without a ground or earth pin/

connection.

Wiring Details

The wires of both mains power cords (supplied with each VN-Matrix 300) are color-coded

as shown in the table below; be sure to connect your plug in accordance with the following

guidelines:

Connect the wire colored... to the plug terminal identiﬁed with...

Brown L or Live or Line

(or colored red or brown)

Blue N or Neutral

(or colored blue or black)

Green and Yellow E or E or Earth or Ground

(or colored green or green & yellow)

WARNING: If you are unsure of the connections, or if the markings in your plug do not

match those given above, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

NOTE: The PSU is double-insulated and does not require an earth/ground connection.

However, the earth cable of the mains lead must be connected in the plug.

External Supply Protection

CAUTION: The mains power cord supplied with this product is rated at 10A maximum

and must be protected from overload by an external fuse or circuit breaker.

Fused Plugs (UK-style)

If the power cord is tted with a UK-style BS1363 3-pin plug (that is, with provision for an

internal fuse), then it must be tted with a BS1362 ASTA approved 1 inch cartridge fuse.

This fuse must be rated at a maximum of 10A/250V. Since the current draw of the PSU is

less than 1A, a fuse of a lower rating not less that 3A/250V may be used.

WARNING: Never attempt to ﬁt a fuse or circuit breaker of a higher maximum rating

than shown above.

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